JAKARTA - Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi ensures that Indonesia's involvement as a Category C Member of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council is effective in strengthening the national strategic role in global maritime safety and shipping governance.
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Dudy said the Ministry of Transportation had begun formulating strategic steps to ensure Indonesia's contribution during the 2026-2027 membership period runs optimally and has an impact on the global maritime order.
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"Things that were also formulated include strengthening Indonesia's position, increasing the capacity of the delegation, and close collaboration with relevant ministries and agencies, both nationally and internationally," said Dudy in a statement in Jakarta, Antara, Sunday, December 14.
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He said that the Ministry of Transportation had carried out an evaluation and follow-up activities on the results of the election of IMO Council members as part of the initial preparation for the implementation of the mandate.
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Dudy emphasized that Indonesia's success in being elected as a member of the IMO Council was not merely a diplomatic achievement, but a global mandate that must be carried out with high commitment and real contribution to global maritime governance.
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According to him, this trust is a consequence and a great responsibility for Indonesia as a maritime country.
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"This achievement is not just a matter of numbers or position, it is a real reflection of global confidence in Indonesia's consistency in fighting for the safety, security, and sustainability of world shipping," said Dudy.
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In the election held at the 34th IMO Assembly Session at the end of November, Indonesia received 138 votes and ranked fifth out of 26 candidate countries. This result strengthens Indonesia's position as a credible maritime country and has a strategic role in the development of global shipping policies.
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The Minister of Transportation emphasized that membership in the IMO Council opens up strategic space for Indonesia to play a more active role in the formation of international maritime policies.
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As the largest archipelago in the world, Indonesia bears a geographical and historical responsibility in maintaining international shipping lanes. Indonesia is not only a user of the world's sea lanes, but also a guardian of its strategic nodes, in line with President Prabowo Subianto's vision of making Indonesia a maritime axis of the world.
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He emphasized that membership is not the ultimate goal, but a strategic platform to ensure that national interests are represented in every formulation of global maritime policies, as well as strengthening Indonesia's contribution to important world agendas.
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"Such as decarbonization of shipping, maritime digitalization, and increasing the safety and capacity of developing countries," said Dudy.
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Dudy also highlighted the importance of working together with all stakeholders in responding to increasingly complex maritime challenges.
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"Synergy across ministries and agencies, industry support, associations, and all stakeholders are key to ensuring that Indonesia can continue to strengthen its position in international maritime diplomacy," said Dudy.
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